CVT Scooter Belt
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Banded Belt
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A vehicle's belt system uses energy produced by the vehicle's engine to power the vehicle's mechanical accessories, such as an air conditioning unit, the alternator or the power steering pump. The power produced by the engine is transmitted to the mechanical accessory by way of a pulley, which is positioned on the front of the accessory and turned with a rubber belt. Over time, this rubber belt stretches. Often a belt actually slips on the accessory's pulley, producing a squeaking sound. This is particularly problematic when the vehicle begins to accelerator from a stopped position. To remedy the squeaking sound, it is necessary to tighten the tension on the belt.
